Job Title: Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Manager

Department: Management

Reporting to: Plant Manager

Location: Chatham

Position Type: Full-Time

We are seeking an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) Manager to lead and advance EH&S and sustainability programs at our site. This role provides direction, technical guidance, and oversight to ensure compliance, continuous improvement, and a strong culture of care and accountability.

The successful candidate will manage the site’s ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Management Systems, coordinate audits and training, and ensure effective reporting of EH&S and sustainability performance data into the Corporate EH&S system.

At Greenfield, EH&S is not just a priority, it’s how we do business. We are looking for an individual who shares this belief and is driven to sustain and grow a generative safety culture, guided by our motto: “No Harm to People or the Planet”. This person will engage employees, foster proactive behaviours, and inspire pride in the way we work, ensuring safety and environmental stewardship remain at the core of everything we do.

Who We Are:
Greenfield Global is a leading producer and supplier of high-value, mission-critical raw materials, ingredients, and additives that are vital to businesses and integral to a lower-carbon economy. From start-ups to the largest brands in the world, customers trust Greenfield’s extensive portfolio of premium products, regulatory expertise, and industry-leading service to improve people’s lives and the health of the planet.

Why Join Greenfield?

We innovate, collaborate, and work with purpose. By unlocking the potential of people, partnerships, and nature to accelerate sustainable solutions for the health of the planet, our work has a positive impact on the environment around the world. We’re always looking for people who can bring new talents and experience to our team.

Who You Are:

• Demonstrates a strong commitment to safety, health and environmental practices, production targets, and quality standards.
• Promotes clear communication, sets expectations, and drives accountability at all levels.
• Team-oriented with excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Self-motivated, forward-thinking and able to prioritize work independently while establishing technical direction for the site and EH&S department.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively across functions.
• Dedicated to achieving business objectives and continuous improvement through adaptability, innovation, and agility.

Your Experience Should Include:

• Post-secondary education in Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or other related discipline.
• 7-10 years of progressive EH&S experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing ISO 14001 and 45001 systems.
• Working knowledge of environmental and occupational health and safety legislation and compliance programs.
• CRSP/CSP, IH or ROH Designation preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Procedure Development and Management

• Develop, recommend, implement, and communicate EH&S policies and programs, establishing goals to meet site, corporate, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain and continuously improve site EH&S procedures, ensuring alignment with ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System) and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety Management System) requirements.

Training and Employee Engagement

• Develop, organize, and deliver EH&S training programs across the site.
• Provide safety orientation for new employees and general safety training for contractors.
• Coordinate activities of the site EH&S Committee to promote engagement and continuous improvement.
• Promote and sustain a generative safety culture where employees are empowered to identify hazards, speak up, and actively participate in continuous improvement.

System Management, Audits, and KPIs

• Lead the registration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Management Systems.
• Participate in and oversee all internal and external audits of plant EH&S systems.
• Support compliance with ISO 9001 Quality Program, GMPs, FSMA, FEMAS, and other relevant food and feed safety standards.
• Track, report, and analyze EH&S and sustainability KPIs and incident data, supporting corporate reporting requirements and sustainability targets.
• Participate in monthly Corporate EH&S Leadership meetings, providing site updates and sharing best practices.

Incident Management and Compliance

• Lead or participate in root cause analyses (RCA) and other process improvement initiatives following incidents or near-misses.
• Ensure compliance with all environmental, health, and safety regulations, including recordkeeping, reporting, and response to internal and external concerns.
• Arrange for collection and analysis of samples to monitor environmental quality and ensure compliance.
• Lead emergency management response planning, including various drills and coordination with local emergency services.
• Manage and respond to environmental, safety, and health concerns, ensuring proper investigation, documentation, communication, and resolution with internal and external stakeholders.

Site-Specific Operations and Continuous Improvement

• Oversee third-party security contracts and related site activities.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and advocate for 5S and other operational excellence initiatives.
• Support site and corporate sustainability initiatives, ensuring programs and data contribute to corporate sustainability targets.
• Part of onsite management team, participating in site decision making.
• Maintain positive relationships with government agencies, employees, and external stakeholders.

Total Compensation & Care:

• Base salary dependent on experience and demonstrated performance
• Formal and informal training opportunities
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Income protection: short- and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, paid personal sick time
• Vacation time exceeding industry standards
• Company funded retirement savings program with individual contribution opportunities
• Meaningful and challenging work
• Curated intentional culture focused on growth and development, engagement, and communication

About Us

We own and operate five distilleries, four specialty chemical manufacturing and packaging plants, and three next-generation biofuel and renewable energy R&D centers. This integrated model enhances supply chain transparency, quality control, custom formulation development, and ultimately customer satisfaction.

Core Values

• Honesty
• Integrity
• Respect
• Commitment
• Openness to Change

Core Principles

• Innovation: We are constantly seizing opportunities to develop new products, processes and methods to meet the diverse and demanding requirements of our customers.
• Collaboration: We are part catalyst, part collaborator. We work with partners to get the most out of our existing products, and to develop custom solutions for our customer requirements.
• Responsibility: Our commitment to give back to local communities in the US and Canada goes beyond the bottom line. We give back to the planet by processing renewable resources into low carbon fuels and chemicals.
• Agility: Our team is not only fast, we has the flexibility and creativity to pivot with customer needs to develop custom-made, on-time solutions.
• Discipline: At every plant, and for every customer, for every shipment, we put quality first. We operate a tight, transparent supply chain while meeting the highest regulatory standards.